King James

1. Aikin, Lucy. Memoirs of the Court of King James the First. Boston, 1822.

1.1. Two alleged conspirators in a plot to kill James are about to be hanged, despite public outcry about the lack of evidence

1.1.1. King James arrives at the last moment to provide clemency for the accused

1.1.1.1. intervention was so dramatic and well received that some thought it choreographed to increase the king’s popularity

2. attempts to secretly visit London’s Exchange in March 1604 in order to spy on the merchants unobserved

2.1. His grandfather, James V of Scotland, went among people in disguise.

3. Lucio is ‘whipp’d first, sir, and hang’d after’

3.1. James was famous for juxtaposing harsh justice with generous mercy

3.1.1. sentenced one pickpocket to death but exonerated all other prisoners in the tower

4. Religion to promote political ends like the Duke

4.1. King James Bible fixed disrespect to civil authority

5. Playing friar can be compliment or a jab at the king’s religious influence

6. James dislike for crowds

6.1. "I love people,/ But do not stage me to their eyes./i do not relish well"

6.1.1. Duke not consistent in avoiding crowds.